Here's something I'd like to discuss....

[blue_lotus13]

I have problems with the word "douchebag." I know that it's pejorative and that it is an acceptable insult, but to me, it's a bit out there. Why should I want to call someone something that has to do with cleaning a vagina? I'm not really in favour of the process of douching, since it seems pretty pointless, but the term "douche" or "douchebag" has always irritated me.

Does anyone else think that this insult is fairly sexist? Am I the only one who feels this way?

Comments

[brdgt.livejournal.com]

To me it's become so disconnected from it's original meaning that I don't have a problem using it.

[queen-puff-puff.livejournal.com]

same here. I use it freely although I also like jackhole. It's a combo of jackass and asshole.

[bitsandb0bbins.livejournal.com]

this.

it is actually one of my favorite cursewords.

i can see how it might be construed as sexist, but as an insult toward a certain strain of entitled, rich persons, i feel it has no equal in the lexicon.